Porirua City Council
Watering bylaws
The following watering restrictions are in effect in the area served by Porirua City Council during the period of daylight saving (30 September 2012 to 7 April 2013).
Unattended watering
- One sprinkler or unattended hose may be used per property. A buried irrigation system or soaker hose is considered to be an unattended hose
- Watering is permitted on alternate days. Properties with odd numbered street addresses can be watered on odd days of the month - those with even numbered street addresses on even days of the month
- Garden hosing restrictions do not apply to properties that have an authorised metered water supply, but water still must not be used wastefully
- Watering is permitted between 6am - 8am and 7pm - 9pm
Watering by hand
- A handheld hose may be used at any time, provided that no other hose or sprinkler is being used and that water is not being used wastefully
- A watering can may be used to water at any time
More information
For further information about Porirua City Council's watering bylaw ph 237 5089 or visit www.pcc.govt.nz.